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where can i get set of vacuum gauges to so i can sync my carbs? do i really need 4 gauges or can i set up 2 carbs at a time?
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If you have the money for it I suggest getting the carbtune. Very easy, no messing around with celebrating gauges or anything like that. Best motorcycle tool investment in my mind.
http://www.carbtune.com/
If you really want vac gauges, most by them off ebay.
4 gauge setup makes it easier and faster, and just gives better accuracy. Some people pull it off with just a single gauge though.Nathan
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thanks i will have a lookOriginally posted by natemoen View Post1980 Yamaha XS1100LG Midnight SpecialComment
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thats pretty cheap i can get the carbtune pro 4-coloumn and pouch for about $84 CAD to my door thats not bad. thanks alot i will most likely buy one of these. i do alot of snowmobile engines as well i can use this for everything1980 Yamaha XS1100LG Midnight SpecialComment
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For years I used the plenum setup in the tech tips. Only I could never find an aquarium valve that worked for crap, so I just moved the tube from one carb to another back and forth till I got consistant readings. I also used my Mity-vac as the vacuum gage.
It worked pretty well, got good results, and the bike ran and sounded good. Then I got a little spendy and decided to pony up for the carbtune setup. I can now tell you that it does cut the time in half or less. I do hear an improvement in the accuracy of the synch. Not sure I would say the performance of the bike is noticably different, except at idle. But I do hear it idle smoother.Life is what happens while your planning everything else!
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I think that's the first time I've ever heard anyone happy about the price of that device!Originally posted by captjanes View Post
I do agree though, it's a very nice system. Simple, compact and portable. Definitely get the case for it though.
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This is the set of gauges I got except they all came on one mount. They work pretty well.Nate
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These need new hoses but the price is right..... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Carburetor-S...913187&vxp=mtrGreg
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Do not be scared to use their bundle package where you can also get the Colortune with it for about $105 Canuck bucks total. Oh yeah and delivery was 9 days from the UK to my door. That is faster than USPS form the states.Originally posted by captjanes View Post2-79 XS1100 SF
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I use your run of the mill JC Craply Vacuum gauge set. About 40 bucks sent to the door. (At least it did a few years ago) Can be used on any application that needs vacuum gauges, from 2-4 carbs, all carbed bikes, multi carbed cars, etc....Can even be used as a drunkards game of "Who has better lung power"S.R.Czekus
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I'm not sure I would want to be part of a game to see who sucks......or blows the best.Originally posted by Czekus21 View Post
I have a set just like I posted the link to. I synced my carbs with a set of carbtunes and it ran like crap until I resynced with my guages.
I've never seen a Colortune work on these bikes, not with stock coils anyway. All I've ever seen it do is cause a misfire on the cylinder it's hooked to.
I've always used the vacuum guages to set my idle mixture.Greg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
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